Prekindergarten Teacher
Company: Creation Village World School
Location: Kissimmee
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Description: Creation Village
World School (CVWS) is seeking a highly qualified and passionate
Early Years Teacher for our Prekindergarten classroom. Job
Responsibilities Reporting to the Dean of PYP, the PreK Teacher is
responsible for daily functions and management of the classroom.
Core Purpose The role of the Primary Years Programme teacher is to
provide enjoying and stimulating educational opportunities with the
philosophy and mission of IB at the center of student learning. All
teachers are expected to create and implement a curriculum that
includes educating the whole student, with a specific focus on the
Learner Profile and Approaches to Learning. Hands-on, Project-based
Learning is a priority in stimulating student curiosity and
achievement. Additionally, teachers are encouraged to create strong
relationships with students and parents, immersing themselves in
Creation Village’s community. Responsibilities include but are not
limited to: Interactions with Children Lead a grade level classroom
responsible for all aspects of student development and classroom
growth Develop stimulating curriculum to enhance student learning
experiences Create nurturing educational environment Work
collaboratively within a PLC to implement IB expectations
Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of individual students
Partner with parents/guardians to help address student needs Foster
a positive working environment for self and colleagues Participate
in on-going professional development opportunities Attend regular
staff meetings and PLCs Communicates frequently with children
throughout the day, naming objects, actions, using who, what, when,
where, why, and asking open-ended questions. Exhibits behavior
management consistent with Creation Village's philosophy of whole
child living based on the CREATION Health principles, including
reflecting children’s feelings, approaching children to speak with
them, directing comments toward children’s behavior, not at the
children themselves, etc. Treats each child with dignity and
respect, recognizing the cultural and socio-economic diversity of
the population. Responds to the individual needs and learning
styles of children. Responds to children in distress promptly and
appropriately. Is responsible for all mealtime activities of the
group. Helps children serve themselves family-style and sits with
children; preferably eats with them. Monitors children closely
during meals in the essence of the CREATION Life living principles.
Protects the safety of all children in the center. Directly
supervises children at all times. Uses positive phrasing with
children. Implement the International Baccalaureate in
instructional practice to include but not limited to: Read IB
grade-specific documents in advance of teaching each unit. Become
proficient in integrating ATL, ATT, Learner Profile, Central Idea
and Themes into instruction. Actively participate in trainings
connected to the best practices. Utilize the CVWS IB Templates as
the foundation for creating Weekly Lesson Plans while incorporating
other school curriculum and approved resources. Tracking and
monitor student progress through Toddle to grade-specific standards
by using the Learning Target Checklist. Actively participate in
PLC’s to create a transdisciplinary approach to instruction and
integrate into project-based learning. Complete reflection
surveys/interviews. Develop students in mind, body, and sprit:
Integrate with Creation Village’s classroom management,
instruction, and routines. Maintain a clean, organized, and
developmentally appropriate room that creates a safe and enjoyable
learning environment for the students. Observe, evaluate, document,
and report each student's performance, behavior, social
development, and physical health to the lead teacher. Identify
students showing signs of emotional, developmental, or
health-related problems, and report the situation to the lead
teacher, Dean, or Head of School. Meet with the Head of Academics
to discuss each student's progress and needs, determine their
priorities for the student, and suggest ways to promote learning
and development. Involvement and leadership in an extra-curricula
club, activity, or organization as determined by teacher and Head
of Academics. Parent Engagement Creation Village establishes and
maintains collaborative relationships with each child’s family to
foster children’s development. These relationships are sensitive to
family composition, language culture. Communicates with parents
daily. Makes parents aware of classroom and center activities and
encourages family involvement Participates in parent conferences as
needed. Accommodates special requests from parents whenever
possible. Trains new employees on responsibilities, including
Parent Interactions, and signs off on completed training tasks.
Establishes a sense of trust with parents by ensuring high
visibility and showing availability and genuine concern for each
child enrolled in the program. Attends, participates in, and
contributes constructively to monthly staff meetings, Open Houses,
Family events, Community Events, and required workshops. Informs
the Center Coordinator of any pertinent information regarding
children, parents, or other staff. Reggio Environment Creates
classroom environment reflecting the diversity of children &
families and children’s interests, including all areas of the room,
i.e., blocks, dramatic play, manipulatives, literacy, art, science,
math, and music. Leaves classroom at the end of the day with tables
cleaned, sanitized, and floors free of debris and toys. Shares
cleaning duties fairly with co-workers and a clean safe and
attractive classroom. Establishes a safe, healthy space for
children. General/Professionalism Has good work habits, is in place
and ready to work on time, and shows no undue tardiness or
absenteeism. Documents and remains current with state requirements
for physical examination, First-Aid, CPR, in-service training, etc
Tidies children’s appearances throughout the day – that shoes are
on proper feet, tied, hands and faces clean, etc Uses smocks for
messy activities and bibs for infant and toddler meals. Follows the
schedule of Creation Village. Follows opening and closing
procedures as dictated by work schedule. Acts as a positive
representative of Creation Village to parents and community. Covers
responsibilities (i.e., prepares lesson plans and materials for
activities for use) when absent. Supports and directs new staff,
teacher aides, volunteers, student interns, etc., in the policies
and practices of Creation Village, including classroom schedule,
behavior management, lesson planning, classroom upkeep, etc.
Cooperates with and shows respect for co-workers at all levels.
Models professional behavior and appropriate communication at all
times, reflecting the CREATION Health living principles. Maintains
a healthy and positive attitude toward the program, the children,
the parents, and the team. Prepares for and contributes to regular
supervisory meetings. Sets professional goals and objectives. Seeks
supervision and remains open to supervisor’s suggestions.
Participates openly in peer observation process. Requirements:
Required Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 2 years working in
ECE Credentials: CDA, DCF 45 mandated hours Current First-Aid and
CPR certification Willing and able to pursue higher education in
accordance with NAEYC, and state guidelines for Early Childhood
Education teachers. Physical Requirements Physical constraints
required include the ability to hear the conversational voice, with
or without a hearing aid, the ability to see and read newsprint
with or without corrective lenses, to speak and be understood under
normal circumstances, to lift and carry children and other items
weighing up to 50 pounds, and the use of arms, hands, legs, and
feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job,
including the evacuation of the building during emergencies.
Desired Qualifications Experience: Working in a Reggio Emilia ECE
center or IB PYP school Credentials: ECE undergraduate degree or
higher
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